The fragrance on this gin was very earthy, spicy and comforting, like primroses at the edge of a pine needle-carpeted woodland floor alongside nutmeg, liquorice and candied almonds. On the palate we initially stayed in the forest, with spruce tips and red berries, before a sweeter flavour of pear mousse with a rosemary chocolate sauce appeared.

After the addition of water, a boost of juniper aromas at first were soon followed by hints of thyme and oregano and, at the same time, citrus peel. To taste, that fresh citric note mingled with woody herbal flavours which were now more like marjoram.